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AF61 WPR

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,850 mi
Last recorded152,850 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 WPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 152,850 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 141,540 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 141,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 134,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 134,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 118,262 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 118,262 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 97,986 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

Pass 17 Oct 2020 87,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,597 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,773 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 55,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,804 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 41,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AF61 WPR is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 76,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF61 WPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 WPR registered?

AF61 WPR is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is AF61 WPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 WPR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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